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Apple’s ‘CODA’ Is a Come-From-Behind Contender in Close Oscar Race
- Producers Guild winners often go on to grab best-picture award
- Upbeat story about deaf family resonates during trying times
In an industry that loves a good tale of overcoming adversity, Apple Inc.’s “CODA” has emerged as a surprise front-runner to win best picture at the Oscars on Sunday.
A little over a year ago, the film about a high schooler forced to choose between a music education and staying home to help her deaf family won top honors at the Sundance Film Festival and was sold to Apple for a record $25 million. Still, “CODA” was seen as a longshot, even after scoring one of the 10 best-picture nominations last month.